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Minor in Chinese Studies

The minor in Chinese Studies is for students who want to
improve their understanding of China, one of the most dynamic and fascinating
areas of the modern world. Given the global importance of China, the language
skills and cultural understanding acquired though the minor will be of value to
students interested in a broad range of subjects and professions from
journalism, law, business, and government to history, the arts, and education.

By combining
language study with an area study, Chinese Studies has two goals: to
give students a substantial introduction to the Chinese language and to introduce
students to Chinese cultures through the study of translated works in
literature, history, religion, film, philosophy, art history, and sociology. While language acquisition is important to the understanding of a culture, the
area study component introduces students to issues specific to China
while they learn to contextualize these issues in the broader background of East Asian culture. This interdisciplinary minor draws from
courses offered in other Lang divisions and across the university.

Undergraduate students from any school in the university can select a minor from Lang’s offerings. Similarly, Lang students who are not majoring in Liberal Arts can select a minor from those offered by other schools, provided they meet the prerequisites and related requirements. The minor in Chinese Studies requires completion of the following five (5) courses:

*Students already proficient in Chinese may, upon the recommendation of the Chinese language program coordinator, substitute elective courses for one or two advanced language courses.

Self-Designed Major (BA or BS, Liberal Arts)

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts cannot elect an academic minor. However, they can pursue a self-designed major with courses in Chinese Studies. Students interested in this option should consult with their advisor.